Welcome to Copthorne

Copthorne is a small village located in the Mid Sussex district of West Sussex, England. The village is situated on the eastern bank of the River Mole and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Copthorne is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing break away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings and landmarks, including the 13th-century St John the Baptist Church.

One of the main attractions in Copthorne is the Copthorne Golf Club, which is located on the outskirts of the village. The golf club is set in 200 acres of beautiful parkland and offers a challenging 18-hole course for golfers of all abilities. The club also has a driving range, putting green, and a clubhouse that serves food and drinks. The golf club is a popular destination for golfers from all over the country and is a great place to spend a day out with friends or family.

Another popular attraction in Copthorne is the Tilgate Forest Park, which is located just a short drive from the village. The park covers over 400 acres of woodland and is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and badgers. The park has several walking and cycling trails, as well as a lake where visitors can go fishing or boating. There is also a children's play area and a café where visitors can enjoy a hot drink or a bite to eat. Tilgate Forest Park is a great place to spend a day out with the family and is a must-visit destination for nature lovers.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 10.3°C

Feels Like: 7.4°C

Wind: 15 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Copthorne C Of E Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Helen Denison	Church Road Copthorne West Sussex RH10 3RD 01342712372 School Website
Fairway Infant School Copthorne Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Singleton (Acting Head)	The Fairway Copthorne Crawley West Sussex RH10 3QD 01342713691 School Website
Burstow Park School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Melvin George	Antlands Lane Burstow Surrey RH6 9TF 1293226940 School Website
Copthorne Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Nathan Close	Effingham Lane Copthorne Crawley West Sussex RH10 3HR 1342712311 School Website
Forge Wood Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katharine Holman	Somerley Drive Crawley West Sussex RH10 3SW 1293850651 School Website
Milton Mount Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anne Holmes	Grattons Drive Pound Hill Crawley West Sussex RH10 3AG 1293537158 School Website
The Gatwick School Free Schools Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mr Simon Firth	23 Gatwick Road Crawley West Sussex RH10 9TP 01293538779
Aurora Redehall School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-19 Head Teacher Mr Kevin Parker	Redehall Road Smallfield Surrey RH6 9QA 1342778650 School Website
Crawley Down Village C Of E Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Oliver Burcombe	Hophurst Drive Crawley Down Crawley West Sussex RH10 4XA 01342713292 School Website
Pound Hill Junior School Crawley Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Anthony White	Crawley Lane Pound Hill Crawley West Sussex RH10 7EB 01293447000 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Three Bridges Haslett Avenue, Three Bridges, West Sussex, RH10 1LY 2.41 Miles

Horley Victoria Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 7NL 2.80 Miles

Crawley Station Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1JA 3.48 Miles

East Grinstead Railway Approach, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1EB 4.44 Miles

Ifield Ifield Drive, Ifield, West Sussex, RH11 0JP 4.56 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Rh10 Cars 01342 714165 25 Newtown, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 3LY 0.23 Miles
Village Cars Ltd 01342 718500 Rowfant House, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 4NG 1.67 Miles
Executive Travel Crawley 01293 400560 47 Sedgefield Close, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 7XG 1.76 Miles
Gatwick Travel 01342 843903 83 Redehall Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9QA 1.88 Miles
A1 Cars Ltd 01293 404848 59 Mill Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9RE 2.01 Miles
Grey Cars 07771 926226 6 Browning Cl, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 3BY 2.11 Miles
A1 Cars 01293 526712 45 Gatwick Rd, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9RD 2.12 Miles
Station Taxis 01293 611331 45 Gatwick Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9RD 2.12 Miles
Chauffeur 2 You 01293 884987 1 Edgar Close, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 7RF 2.15 Miles
Airport Cars Uk 01293 774118 54 Meadowcroft Close, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9EJ 2.21 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Borers Arms Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Copthorne Bank P O No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Newtown Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fairway Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Calluna Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shipley Bridge Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Copthorne Common Road Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Shipley Bridge Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Keepers Corner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burstow Rectory Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Park Road Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Radford Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Frenches Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wakehams Green Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Royal Oak Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Copthorne Branch Surgery 01342 713425	Copthorne Branch Surgery Lewiston Copthorne Bank Copthorne West Sussex RH10 3RE
East Grinstead Gp Hub 01342 713031	Crawley Down Health Bowers Place Crawley Down West Sussex RH10 4HY
Modality Mid Sussex 01342 713031	Crawley Down Health Ctr Bowers Pl, Crawley Down Crawley West Sussex RH10 4HY
Pound Hill Medical Group 01293 540620	Pound Hill Medical Group 1 Crawley Lane Pound Hill, Crawley West Sussex RH10 7DX
Pound Hill Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service	1 Crawley Lane Pound Hill Crawley RH10 7DX

Local Stores

FR Crawley
5 Shire Parade
Worth
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 7XR
01293 66583
Store Website
1.78 miles

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SPAR - Fleming Way
Fleming Way
Crawley
RH10 9NS
01293 545252
Store Website
2.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Copthorne Veterinary Clinic
The Veterinary Surgery Church Road Copthorne West Sussex RH10 3RA 01342 713957 richard_cunnington@yahoo.com 0.15 miles

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Medivet Maidenbower / Harvest Veterinary Clinic
Maidenbower Square Maidenbower Crawley West Sussex RH10 7QH 01293 884422 maidenbower@medivet.co.uk Website 2.71 miles
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The Village Veterinary Centre - Smallfield
Chapel Road Smallfield Surrey RH6 9JH 01342 844455 smallfield@villagevetcentres.co.uk Website 2.71 miles
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Medivet Horley
52 Massetts Road Horley Surrey RH6 7DS 01293 785159 horley@medivet.co.uk Website 3.11 miles
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Medivet Three Bridges
51 Three Bridges Road Crawley West Sussex RH10 1JJ 01293 531791 three.bridges@medivet.co.uk Website 3.17 miles

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Companion Care (Crawley) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Pets At Home, County Oak Retail Park London Road County Oak Crawley West Sussex RH11 7ST 01293 517 246 crawley@vets4pets.com Website 3.21 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Standen To Kingscote Bluebell Railway
A Linear Walk From Standen To Kingscote Bluebell Railway. The Walk Will Pass By Standen Rocks, Which Is A Great Spot For A Picnic Lunch With Its Wonderful Views Across The Reservoir. RH19 4NE 5.05 miles 2 Miles South Of East Grinstead, Signposted From Town Centre And B2110 (Turners Hill Road).

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Buchan Country Park
Buchan Country Park Has Won The Green Flag Award, Which Recognises The Best Green Spaces In The Uk, Every Year Since 2010. Oak Lodge Horsham Rd Crawley RH11 9HQ 5.37 miles Using The Postcode Rh11 9Hq Is The Best Way To Find Buchan Park, You May Have To Double Back Along Horsham Rd For The Entrance.

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Reigate Hill
A Circular Walk Across Reigate Hill. Reigate Hill Has A Good Level Of History. The 19Th Century Reigate Fort Sits At The Top Of The Hill, Commanding A Defensive Position Looking Out Toward The South Downs. RH2 0HX 8.48 miles Exit M25 At Junction 8 And Take The A217 South. The Road Will Fork, Take The Left Turn, Turn Right And Then Immediately Left Into Wray Lane Car Park.

Location what3words claim.clues.sobs

Reigate Hill North Downs Way
The North Downs Way Runs Through This Car Park So You Have Two Choices. You Can Take The Path Down The Hill Into National Trust Land Called Gatton Park Or You Can Go The More Popular Route Uphill To An Old Fort. Take The Path Straight Up- If You Want Less People There Is A Bridle Way Just To The Right. Once You Get To The Top You Get A Stunning View. From Here You Can Go As Far As You Like. Lots Of Dogs, Horses And The Occasional Cow. Really Great Walk. A217 Reigate Lancashire RH2 0HX 8.75 miles Moving South On The A25 Take Junction 8 Exit. Turn Right At The Roundabout And Take The Exit Towards Merstham. Right On The Exit Here You Will See A Car Park

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Box Hill
Enjoy The Views Of The Surrey Hills, Pass By One Of Box Hill’S Oldest Buildings, The Fort, And Take In One Of Surrey’S Iconic Landmarks, The Stepping Stones. KT20 7LF 11.15 miles 1 Mile North Of Dorking, 2.5 Miles South Of Leatherhead On The A24.

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Hollies Loop Ashdown Forest
Crowborough Rd Lancashire 11.19 miles Ashdown Forest

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Weather Forecast

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